Community Hospital North

Xtract One Technologies Selected by Community Health Network for Weapons Detection Services

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 28, 2023

The system underwent a rigorous and successful 30-day pilot program at Community Hospital East, during which the technology demonstrated its effectiveness in detecting weapons.

Key Points: 
  • The system underwent a rigorous and successful 30-day pilot program at Community Hospital East, during which the technology demonstrated its effectiveness in detecting weapons.
  • In collaboration with their partner, Indiana-based CK2 Technologies , Community has chosen Xtract One’s SmartGateway system to ensure weapons are not brought into hospitals within their network, and to ensure a safe and comforting environment for all patients, staff, and visitors.
  • During the pilot period, the Xtract One system successfully detected and alerted on weapons of all sizes, including firearms and pocketknives.
  • With Xtract One, we’re able to focus on our work delivering optimal healthcare experiences to our community, knowing that our employees, patients, and visitors are safe when they enter our facilities.”
    The SmartGateway will soon be available at multiple Community hospitals including Community Hospital North, Community Behavioral Health, Community Fairbanks Recovery Center, Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Community Hospital East, Community Hospital South, Community Hospital Anderson, and Community Howard Regional Health.